Best Schools in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville, NC has a total of 19 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,564 students attend Burnsville, NC schools. On average, schools in Burnsville score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Burnsville greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville, NC has 7 high schools with 2,456 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Burnsville score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Burnsville greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mayland Early College
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
2. North Buncombe High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
4. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
5. Mcdowell Virtual Academy
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,781 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Burnsville score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Burnsville exceed expectations.
1. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Cane River Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
4. Harris Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
5. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville, NC has 7 elementary schools with 1,327 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Burnsville score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Burnsville exceed expectations.
1. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
3. Burnsville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
4. Micaville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
5. Barnardsville Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
6. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 222 Students
7. Genesis Academy, Inc.
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Genesis Academy, Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burnsville, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burnsville, NC has a total population of 14,729 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burnsville, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burnsville, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burnsville, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burnsville, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burnsville, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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